“Does anyone have a
master calendar for the
community, where you
can find out if someone
has already scheduled
an event for a specific
date?” That’s the
question a former
colleague of mine
asked back in 2002.
Michelle DIALS
Editor/publisher
The logistics seemed
impractical. Would you
go to the mayor’s office or stop by the
Chamber of Commerce to write your event
down? It was back in the days of dial-up internet. I don’t think I even had a cell phone yet,
and if I did, it certainly didn’t have Facebook
on it, because Facebook was still a couple
years from being invented, much less open to
anyone without an email address that ended in
.edu.
Fast forward to 2008. I’d been doing a
monthly print publication for six years and
I was ready to try something online. Every
month, I’d scour various websites for events to
put in the paper, and I’d wonder — why can’t
there just be one master calendar where you
can find out what’s going on on a specific date.
I was involved in the discussions for
Logansport’s comprehensive plan and the topic
kept coming up — residents didn’t know where
they could find out what was going on in the
community, and those organizing community
events didn’t know how they could get the
word out that they were happening. I had an
idea, but I wasn’t sure I had the technological
skills to make it happen. Then, in January 2009,
I got the first draft of the city’s comprehensive
plan, which read:
“The City should consider the addition of a
user-generated online arts & entertainment
calendar to its website or Chamber of
Commerce’s website.”
And that’s when I decided the idea I’d been
tossing around, CassCountyCalendar.com, had
to happen. I bought the domain. The website
went up on February 9, 2009. On February 20,
when we announced its launch publicly, there
were more than 300 events listed. And when I

saw the final draft of the comprehensive plan
that spring, under “Quality of Life,” this is what
it said:
“Implementation: 6.9.I1: The City shall
encourage use of the Cass County Calendar
websiteas the official events calendar. The City
should post significant community meetings
such as the annual Comprehensive Plan review
on the website.”
In the weeks that followed, I drove my friends
crazy posting links to events on
CassCountyCalendar on my personal Facebook
page.
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Could the area bordered by Mall Road, High Street,
Yorktown Road and Market Street someday include
more commercial developments and quarter-million
dollar condos? Logansport city officials think it could
happen and they’re inviting the public to help create a
master plan for the area.

In April, community members
will be invited to help create a
master plan for the area around
the existing Logansport Mall and
surrounding properties.
Mayor Ted Franklin announced
the initiative on February, 2, the
same weekend news broke that
the Sears store in the Logansport
Mall would close by May.
The Logansport City Council
voted Monday, February 3 to
purchase 20 acres of vacant land
along High Street and Yorktown
Road.
“Our first goal is to address the
emerging need to attract developers who are willing to construct
and market, mid to high level
stand-alone and condominiumtype housing,” Franklin explained.
In an interview, Franklin outlined a vision for development of
single-family residential housing and high-end condominiums
north of the Cass County
Commons which houses several

retail stores including Buffalo Wild
Wings.
In recent weeks, economic development officials have cited a need
for more mid-level housing in the
community to attract new
business and industry.
Arin Shaver, planning
department executive director,
said that any plans produced as
a result of the charrette could be
added to the City’s Comprehensive
Plan, if approved by the Plan
Commission and the City Council
after public hearings.
The three-day charrette is
scheduled for April 3-5 at CLEDO’s
Community Room at 310 S. Pearl
Street. Franklin said attendees will
be able to come and go
throughout the scheduled times.
Watch for more information about
the charrette process and how you
can participate on
CassCountyOnline.com.
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Calendar

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

We can’t promise a pot of gold,
but we can offer a free place to
share your events. Just head
to casscountycalendar.com
and click submit to add the
details.

February 22 & 23
Auditions

February 26
Victory Celebration

Civic Players will hold auditions for the musical
“The Sound of Music” from 3-6 p.m at the
Civic Players Building, 1115 Erie Ave. Most
roles require singing, but a few are nonsinging. Show dates are June 20-21-27-28,
2014 at McHale Performing Arts Center. For
more information, contact the director, Ralph
Anderson, at 574-722-3000 or 574-722-2408,
or via e-mail at ra1dvm1gov@aol.com.

United Way of Cass County’s Campaign
Celebration/Annual Meeting will be held from
11:30-12:45 at Cross-Wind UMC. Come help us
celebrate the many successes from the 2013
campaign! Reservations required by calling
574-753-3533.

February 26
From Saloons to Theaters

ASH
WEDNESDAY
MARCH 5, 2014
Cass County Communication Network invites churches
to post their Lenten and Easter worship services on
CassCountyCalendar.com. Just visit the website and
click submit to enter the details. There is no charge to
list your event. For more information about advertising,
including print ads in Cass County INFO, web ads on
CassCountyCalendar.com and CassCountyOnline.com and
mobile ads through CASSINFO mobile alerts, call or text
574-721-4635 or email phill@cassnetwork.com.

A history of entertainment in
a railroad town presented by
Cass County Historical Society
Executive Director Thelma
Conrad. This Power Point slide
show presentation will focus
on the early days in Logansport up to the 1940s when
the State Theater and the
Skyline Drive In were opened.
6:30 p.m. at the LogansportCass County Public Library
Looking for something to do?
New events are added daily at
casscountycalendar.com.

February 28
Notre Dame Folk Choir

March 10 & 11
Auditions

The University of Notre Dame Folk Choir will
present a concert at All Saints Catholic Church.
Logansport HS graduate Sarah Cahalan
is a member of this choir. The Logansport
Children’s Choir will also perform. The concert
is free, although a free will offering will be
taken with proceeds going to a local charity.
7:30 p.m.

Civic Players will hold auditions for “The
Sound of Music” from 6-8 p.m at the Civic Players Building, 1115 Erie Ave. Show dates are
June 20-21-27-28, 2014 at McHale Performing
Arts Center. For more
information, contact the director, Ralph
Anderson, at 574-722-3000 or 574-722-2408,
or via e-mail at ra1dvm1gov@aol.com.

March 1
Duck Dynasty Day

March 15
Shamrock Shuffle

Crafts and games for kids, plus a look-a-like
contest. 4 p.m. at Logansport-Cass County
Public Library

March 7, 8 and 9
“Stage Door”

This dramatic comedy presented by Civic
Players of Logansport tells the story of Terry
Randall, a struggling young actress living in
New York City, and the two dozen girls who
occupy the boarding house she is living in.
Performances are Friday and Saturday at
7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at McHale
Performing Arts Center. Call the box office at
574-753-4116 for ticket information.

Cass County Family YMCA presents the 5th
Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5k run/walk and 1
mile fun run/walk. Route takes you along the
beautiful Little Turtle Waterway. Register at
the Y or on active.com. Event starts at 9 a.m.

March 15
Third House Session
The Logansport-Cass County Chamber of
Commerce invites you to hear from Senator
Randy Head and State Representatives at 8
a.m. at West Side Diner. FREE event. NO RSVP
required.

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February 19 & 27 and March 4

Adopt-A-Spot in a Logansport Park
The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department is recruiting volunteers from families,
businesses and non-profit groups for Adopt-A-Spot locations in the Logansport Parks.
Volunteers may be any person, business, or organization who is interested in landscaping and beautifying the Logansport Parks, and is willing to make a commitment to do
this work. Several Adopt-a-Spot locations have been identified, but the Parks Department is flexible on specific locations and is willing to work with volunteers to enhance
their own vision.
Those interested in the Adopt-A-Spot program should contact the Parks Department
and attend an informational /training
session. Those sessions will be held on Feb. 19 and March 4 at 5 p.m., OR Feb. 27 at
noon. Those interested need only attend one of the three possible times.
Questions about the Logansport Parks Adopt-A-Spot program may be directed to
the Activities Director, Vicki Ward, at (574) 753-7388, or the Parks Administrator, Janet
Fawley at (574) 753-6969 or e-mail at admin@loganparks.comcastbiz.net .

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City of Logansport issues
temporary parking
restrictions for snow removal
City of Logansport officials are asking residents to cooperate in moving
vehicles so that roads can be plowed curb to curb. The Street Department started by focusing on Broadway, Market, North and High Streets
and will announce additional streets as progress is made. Residents
should move their cars to the even side side of the street by 7 a.m. on
even numbered days and should park on the odd side of the street by
7 a.m. on odd numbered days. (Even and odd side of the street refers
to the address number on the houses). Police Chief Mike Clark says the
north and east sides of all Logansport city streets are even numbered,
while the south and west sides are odd-numbered.
Arrangements and assistance can be made for those who are not
physically able to move their vehicles in the allotted time frames. Call
(574) 753-4101 ext. 206 if you need assistance.
The Street Department put the plan into action on February 11. Many
cars remained covered by snow from the blizzard that hit in January.
City officials are asking residents to dig their cars out as soon as possible.
The city’s abandoned vehicle ordinance prohibits vehicles from being
parked on city streets for more than 72 hours without being moved.

Logansport Memorial
offering vein screening,
health care info

The new Vein Program at
Logansport Memorial Hospital can
help provide relief for patients
and long-term solutions for
venous diseases.
To help patients learn more,
Logansport Memorial Hospital is
hosting a free vein screening for
interested patients on Tuesday,
February 25 from 4 – 7 pm in Conference Room DE. Registration is
required by calling (574) 722-3636
to confirm attendance.
Logansport Memorial will host
MDwise Marketplace 101, an
education and enrollment session.
MDwise will answer your
questions about the Health

Insurance Marketplace and help
you through the enrollment
process. Dates are February 18
from 5-8 p.m. or February 25 from
2-4 p.m. Please visit
MDWise.org/calendar to register
for this event.

Schools add extra hour
to school day

Students at Logansport, Pioneer
and Southeastern Schools will
be there for an extra hour every
afternoon February 17 through
April 30 to make up missed snow
days. As of our deadline, Caston
had not yet announced their plans
to make up time missed due to
inclement weather, but as soon
as they do, we’ll let you know on
CassCountyOnline.com.

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OUR NEW DOCTOR
WILL SEE YOU NOW.

Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Christopher Hogg
to the Logansport Memorial Physician Network. He is a board-certified
orthopedic surgeon who will join Dr. Jim Davis and Dr. Jeryl Fullen as
part of LMPN Orthopedics.
Dr. Hogg is now accepting new patients. His practice is located inside the
orthopedics suite at Logansport Memorial Hospital, located near the main
elevators. To make an appointment, please call 574.722.2663.

College Goal Sunday
offers financial aid help
tion. Students and parents are
College-bound students and their
families can can receive help filing encouraged to apply for their U.S.
Department of Education Personal
the Free Application for Student
Identification Numbers (PINs) at
Aid (FAFSA) during College Goal
www.pin.ed.gov before coming to
Sunday at 2 p.m. on February 23.
the event.
Financial aid professionals
Ivy Tech Community College
will be volunteering at Ivy Tech
Kokomo Region will offer 14 addiCommunity College’s Logansport
tional opportunities, with workCampus, 1 Ivy Way, and 38 other
shops on the Kokomo, Logansport,
Indiana sites
Wabash and Peru campuses.
The FAFSA is required for
Parents can attend one of the
students to be considered for
federal and state grants, loans and workshops and file on behalf of
scholarships at most colleges, uni- their student. Families who have
versities and vocational/technical not yet filed their 2013 tax returns
schools nationwide and
must be filed by March
College Goal Sunday
10 to be eligible for state
February 23 at 2 p.m.
aid.
To make filing the
FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS
FAFSA easier, volunKokomo Campus, Room M105
teers walk through
Feb. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m.
the form line-by-line
Feb. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m.
and answer families’
March 3 from 5 to 7 p.m.
individual questions. All
March 5 from 5 to 7 p.m.
sites offer FAFSA online
March 7 from 5 to 7 p.m.
capabilities and many
have Spanish interpretLogansport Campus, Room 270
ers. A complete list
March 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.
of sites is available at
March 6 from 4 to 6 p.m.
www.CollegeGoalSun
March 10 from 2 to 4 p.m.
day.org.
March 12 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Students should
attend College Goal SunPeru Instructional Site
day with their parent(s)
Feb. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m.,
or guardian(s) and bring
Room 112/class lab
their parents’ com
March 3 from 1 to 3 p.m.,
pleted 2013 IRS 1040 tax
Room 109/open lab
returns, W-2 Forms and
March 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
other 2013 income and
Room 109/open lab
benefits information.
Students who worked
Wabash, Room 101/LRC
last year, should bring
Feb. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m.
their income infor
March 5 from 1 to 3 p.m.
mation. Students 24
years of age or older
may attend alone and bring their
should file an initial FAFSA by
March 10; they will have until May
own completed 2013 IRS 1040 tax
1 to make revisions.
return, W-2 Form or other 2013
income and benefits informa-

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“Are there any delays today?” From the first day of school to the last day of
school, Matthew Paul averages AT LEAST one phone call a week where he’s
answering that question. And, as you probably know, in 2014, there have been
more days with a delay or cancellation than without. But with this year’s winter
weather, we wondered — how do school officials decide? So for this month’s
“No, but seriously ...”, he asked Michele Starkey, superintendent of Logansport
Schools, what goes on before they notify the radio stations to announce those
words that were once eagerly anticipated by students, teachers and parents
alike ... “Schools on a 2-hour delay today include ...”
MATTHEW PAUL: I don’t know if you’re aware of this, but it’s been
a pretty hard winter. What goes in to the process of declaring a 2
hour delay or closing?
MICHELE STARKEY: I am so glad that you pointed out that this has been
a bad winter. I have totally enjoyed it! I am not a big fan of winter
anyway so this has not been much fun! The process is very scientific!
Some days are no brainers- like when it is going to be a blizzard and we
are on level red or orange! Other days are not so easy, trying to following the hourly forecast on the Weather Channel doesn’t always hold
true. I was told that this job came with a crystal ball, but I have yet to
find it. So ... we check county and city roads within our district, check
temperatures and forecasts. Two-hour delays allow us to make sure all
of the busses are started and warm, buildings are warm, it is light outside and often time conditions improve somewhat. The worst ones to

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try and call are fog days and the extreme cold temperatures. Those are
not easy to predict and the call needs to be made about two hours prior
to the actual start of school.
I always picture your “team” of people gathered around a
conference table, there’s a bank of tv’s, laptops, telephones, and
lots of frantic conversations. Kind of like a scene from the West
Wing.. When the decision is made for a cancellation or closing, is it
anything like that scenario?
You are close! There are only 3 people on the team that get this
glorious task. There are a lot of frantic conversations but, we usually
are in a truck, while one is driving the other two are making phone calls
and texting the various sources that distribute the information for us.
We do have a top secret list of all the television and radio stations that
we contact with separate passwords for all of them. The passwords are
about as close to the West Wing scenario you can get. I really wish it
were more glamorous.
You have school-aged children...Are they really the ones that make
the decision for you? Because my kids would cancel school due to
rainbows and unicorns... This is the great part! I get tons of input
not only from my sons, but also from their friends! They come up with
all kinds of reasons I should cancel, and if it were up to them we would
cancel for tons of different reasons. They have really gotten good at
checking the weather and letting me know when bad weather is

expected and what the wind chill factor is.
They also try guilt! Many mornings when we
are out driving I get calls or texts asking, “So
mom, what are you thinking? Are the roads
bad? Has the county been out to plow because
it looks bad out my bedroom window?” I
also get advice from their friends about why I
should cancel- it’s either too cold, they don’t
want to be endangered or they are worried
about their teachers’ safety. I find this
interesting because during a day when we
were out checking roads one of my son’s
friends was out walking around with a shovel.
He was shoveling people’s driveways to make
a little extra money, but he let me know that
he thought it was too cold to go to school. He
didn’t want to get frostbite!
Much has been made about the decision for
Logansport Schools to add an hour to the
end of the school day. My question is this:
if needed, can you drive a school bus to
pick up the children? I am always asking Mr.
Moss if I can drive a bus, just once. He won’t
let me. He says I am not properly licensed. But
I do have a minivan, so if need be I can drive
around and pick kids up 6 at a time. It may take
me a while to get them to school but I will get
them all there eventually! (Editor’s Note: She’s
kidding, of course.)
Anything else? We do take this very seriously.
Student safety is the most important factor.
We try to make the absolute best decision
possible. Kids need to be in school but we
won’t compromise their safety because of that.
We have been very fortunate in the past few
years with the winter weather. This one has
been extremely frustrating. I think that it is
important to note that this is a team effort. The
maintenance staff, custodial staff , and snow
removal crew have been very busy and worked
many hours to make sure that the buildings are
warm, parking lots and sidewalks are clear and
that everything is ready to go for school. Our
mechanic and bus drivers have done a great
job in making sure that the busses are ready to
go and making sure that all students are
transported to and from school safely.
Matthew Paul
Mix 102 Morning Guy, Director of Operations
WLHM/WSAL/WHZR

Annual Events

Tryouts & Auditions
Garage Sales
Spring Forward!
Have we ever looked forward to losing an hour
of sleep? This year, we’ll take whatever signs
of spring we can get! Daylight Saving Time
begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2014.
Remember to set your clocks forward an hour
before you go to bed on Saturday night!
WELCOME, from page 2
Luckily, Facebook Pages came along and the
CassCountyCalendar.com page on Facebook
made its debut on April 21, 2009.
The CassCountyCalendar.com page on
Facebook became a gathering place, where
people came not just to find out about local
events, but to share information and ask
questions. The information we were sharing
grew way beyond the scope of a community
calendar and suddenly, we were planning the
next phase — Cass County Communication
Network, which launched the following summer, in July 2010.
There are a lot of people who have worked
behind the scenes to make CassCountyCalendar.com what it is today but the real reason
it’s a success is because of all the people who
submit events and all the people who visit the
website to find out what’s going on in the
community.
We’re able to provide the newspaper you’re
reading, our websites and our mobile alerts
thanks to the advertisers who use our
platforms to get the word out to our audiences
about their products and services. So, if you’re
an advertiser looking for a new way to reach
people, give us a call.
So thank you to everyone who’s supported
CassCountyCalendar.com (and our other publications) in any way, shape or form along the
way. We couldn’t have done it without you.
There’s still work to do — so here’s to the next
five, ten, fifteen and 20 years and even more
big ideas and grandiose plans!

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Tax season is underway
This tax season nearly 1 million Hoosier
taxpayers will qualify to file their federal AND
state taxes online for free through Indiana
freefile (INfreefile).
If a taxpayer has an adjusted gross income
(AGI) of $58,000 or less during 2013, the Indiana Department of Revenue can offer her free
federal and state tax filing online.
Last year, more than 119,000 taxpayers used
INfreefile to file their Indiana taxes. Taxpayers should visit www.freefile.dor.in.gov to
see if they qualify for INfreefile based on the
vendors’ options. If they qualify, all taxpayers
have to do is click the vendor of their choice
and complete their tax returns online.
“Indiana freefile saves qualified taxpayers
time and money.” said Bill Bahler, deputy commissioner of tax administration. “Users can file
both their federal and state taxes at the same
time and place using professional software, at
no cost. That’s pretty hard to beat.”
This year, six vendors provide an easy and
secure way to file taxes online. The vendors
participating in INfreefile include 1040Now,
H&R Block, OLT OnLine Taxes, TaxAct, TaxSlayer and Turbo Tax.
There are many advantages to electronically
filing:
• Faster refunds—e-filed returns are processed
in less than two weeks, while a paper return
can take up to 12 weeks.
• Better security—fewer people see your
information.
• Get more or pay less—e-filing software may
suggest credits and deductions you might not
have known about.
• Better accuracy—electronic returns have a 2
percent error rate versus 20 percent for paper
returns.
• Indiana is one of more than 20 states,
including the District of Colombia, who are
members of the Free File Alliance, a partnership between the IRS and private tax preparers
that has been offering free tax service in states
around the country since 2003. The program
brings professional tax services to a wide range
of income levels.
If taxpayers have questions specific to their
return, call (317) 232-2240.

Indiana Beach announces four
new rides for 2014 season
Indiana Beach, Indiana’s largest and most popular amusement resort and vacation playground,
announces the addition of four ‘funtastic’ rides for the 2014 season. The Baby Baron, Growler,
Dragon Wagon and Rockin’ Tug are just the first of several upgrades planned this year.
Each of the new attractions was acquired with children and families in mind. The Baby Baron
allows little ones to soar over Kiddyland, controlling their own bi-plane that rises and falls at the
driver’s command. Also in Kiddyland, Dragon Wagon, offers an exciting ride for children seeking
the thrill of their first roller coaster. Kids will get a rush while riding up and over hills and swerving around corners.
Families can take classic tea cups to the next level on the Growler. Four people will spin at a
20-degree angle, 7-1/2’ feet in the air, while the entire ride twists and turns. And finally, everyone
can cruise on Rockin’ Tug, a small boat that gently spins, dips and peaks on ocean
“We are excited to introduce these new attractions in 2014,” stated Bob Gallagher, Park President. “They add something fresh and fun for the families who visit year after year, and we hope
they will be a draw for others considering a family vacation to Indiana Beach.”
“We also have to announce that after 42 years of thrilling guests from across the country,
the Galaxi, our park’s first major steel coaster, is being retired. Fans and thrill-seekers can rest
assured that plans are underway for a new thrill coming in 2015.” Mr. Gallagher further hinted,
“There’s still more in store for 2014, be sure to watch for funtastic additional news.”
Indiana Beach will open for the season on May 10, 2014. Season passes are now available with
exclusive perks for pass holders. To learn more, call (574)583-4141, or visit.IndianaBeach.com.

Logansport Memorial opens medical center in Peru
Logansport Memorial Hospital’s new Peru
Medical Center (PMC), located at 1694 W. Logansport Road in Peru, opened February 10.
The Peru Medical Center offers primary
care, internal medicine, OB/GYN and orthopedic services. Dr. Agnes Kenny, a board-certified
family medicine physician and Jo Estes, Family
Medicine Nurse Practitioner will be available
to see patients five days a week at the PMC. In
addition, Dr. Vivek Sahgal will practice at the
Peru Medical Center. Dr. Sahgal specializes in
Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine.
Christopher Hogg DO, the newest
board-certified orthopedic surgeon to join

the Logansport Memorial Physician Network
(LMPN), will have office hours at the Peru
Medical Center one day a week. Physicians
from the LMPN Women’s Health Center office
will see patients one day per week in and the
PMC will offer on-site laboratory and x-ray
services.
The Peru Medical Center will be open Monday
and Tuesday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Wednesday
and Thursday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Friday
from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. The PMC is accepting new
patients. To schedule an appointment, call
(765) 472-2812.

Community Foundation assets at more than $16 million
Year-end figures released at the January 2014 Cass County Community Foundation board meeting show that the CCCF’s total assets grew to almost $16.7 million last year after starting 2013 at
$14.2 million. The Cass County Community Foundation also announced officers for 2014. Elected
officers for 2014 are: Board Chairman, Dr. Herb Price; Vice Chairman, Thillia Reynolds; Treasurer,
Keith Cole; Secretary, Deb Shanks; and Past Chairman, Susan Platt. The officers will be joined by
board members Burton “Bud” Reed, Lucy Burns, Randy Head, Tom Heckard, Paul Kroeger, Dan
Layman, Dr. Sue Ridlen, Jesse Robinson, and Adam Strasser.

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